Definition of "blend" in English

noun

1. A mixture of two or more things.

   • Their music has been described as a blend of jazz and heavy metal.
   • Our department has a good blend of experienced workers and young promise.

2. (linguistics) A word formed by combining two other words; a portmanteau word.

verb

1. (transitive) To mingle; to mix; to unite intimately; to pass or shade insensibly into each other.

   • To make hummus you need to blend chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic.

2. (intransitive) To be mingled or mixed.

3. (obsolete) To pollute by mixture or association; to spoil or corrupt; to blot; to stain.